The Source. April 2018

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1 The Source April 2018

2 Inside The Source Bill s Black Book Page 3 Birthdays/Anniversaries Page 11 B-SiDE Youth Ministry Page 7 CHAMPs Children s Ministry Page 6 Class 201:Exploring My Spiritual Maturity Page 4 Family Updates Page 11 Financial News Page 2 Grief Ministry Page 10 Growth Group Information Page 8 Growth Group Summer Study Opportunities Page 9 Monthly Calendar Page 12 Randolph s Random Reflections Page 4 Secret Sister Information Page 10 Small Group Purpose Page 10 Stewardship Corner Page 2 Trash 2 Treasure/HOPE Pantry News Page 8 Troop Support Page 10 Upcoming Sermon Titles Page 12 Women s Ministry Information Page 10 Women s Ministry Tea Invite Page 5 Young At Heart Page 5 $$$ FBC Financial News $$$ Stewardship corner Reporting Period: 2/27/18-3/26/18 Total Contributions: $ 27, Total Expense: $ 32, Difference: $ -5, Checking Balance: $ (03/26/18) Savings Balance: $ 13, (03/26/18) FBC is supported solely by the tithes and offerings of its members and regular attenders. Thank you for your continued faithfulness. 2

3 BILL s BLACK BOOK A few thoughts and insights from the book Ten Great Ideas from Church History by Mark Shaw. A Vision for the Lost Ten Great Ideas from Church History William Carey Great Idea #8: Faith in the Word of God is the great means by which Christ advances his kingdom through human instrumentality. Shaw points out that Carey became incensed by Christian indifference to the lost around the world (154). This idea deals specifically with world missions. Carey was one who took the Great Commission seriously. Most of the world is not Christian. Shaw cites the two biggest groups of non-christians as 430 million pagans and 130 million Muslims (154). Carey saw the importance of reaching all people groups. Their salvation occurs as the Word of God is rooted into their culture. Rooting the Word of God in human cultures by the applications of seven principles: Principle #1 Effective mission is based on a biblical theology that produces both prayer and action. Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God. Principle #2 Effective mission is facilitated by parachurch agencies committed to the Word of God. These organizations were invented to meet a need rather than for any theological reason. Principle #3 Effective mission must focus on the translation and dissemination of the Word of God. The translation and spread of God s Word in the language of the culture helps establish Christianity in that culture. Principle #4 Effective mission is furthered by a visible unity among believers in the Word of God. Cooperation is important for the effective spread of the gospel. Principle #5 Effective mission depends on national churches and indigenous leaders discipled in the Word of God. Leadership in these churches should be raised up from among the people of the culture. Principle #6 Effective mission must display a cultural sensitivity consistent with the Word of God. Learn all you can about the culture. Interject Christ into their culture. Don t simply make them a picture of yourself. Principle #7 Effective mission flows out of a lifestyle modeled on the incarnate Word of God. The lifestyle of those sharing the gospel should demonstrate deep devotion and spiritual commitment to God and his Word. How to put Carey s model to work: Use #1: Review Carey s principles periodically. Use #2: Cultivate world Christians in your home, church, or organization. Use #3: Rebuild the theological foundations of mission. Use #4: Formulate a mission vision and strategy for your church. Use #5: Send your people around the world. Use #6: Promote mission-focused prayer. Until Next Time, God Bless You! Pastor Bill 3

4 Prayer Focal Points Week of April 1st: +For the FBC family to express powerful prayer lives that are pleasing to Him. +For people in my sphere of influence to comprehend the grace that is in Jesus Christ. +For the FBC family s Easter/Resurrection Sunday guests to connect with a Bible-believing church. +For God to immensely bless the CHAMPs Children s Ministry and B-SiDE Youth Ministry. +For the FBC family to be fully committed to loving God and loving others. +For a responsible use and investment of time that honors God. +For the FBC family to trust God to work through us to present to Him fully developed and devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Week of April 8th: +For the FBC family to walk in self-control and victory due to the divine power God gives us. +For fulfillment of the FBC Dream in God s timing. +For the FBC family to appropriately face failure with unshakeable faith. +For God to move mightily through the Men s Ministry and Women s Ministry. +For the FBC family to be a church that expresses and walks in a passion to see the world changed. +For increased worship and praise of God rooted in who He is and what He has done. +For the FBC family to experience healthy, vibrant biblical community. Week of April 15th: +For the FBC family to have a larger impact that ministers to the needs of others. +For growth in expressing love and concern for all people. +For the FBC family to appropriately face death with unshakeable faith. +For God to produce growth in our small groups that honors Him. +For the FBC family to operate as the spiritual hospital God has called us to be. +For the body of Christ to live in total surrender as living sacrifices unto God. +For the FBC family to be good managers of everything God has entrusted to it. Week of April 22nd: +For the FBC Family to experience anew that we are better together. +For any propensity toward materialism or selfishness to be replaced by the selfless grace of giving. +For the FBC family to appropriately face doubt with unshakeable faith. +For God to minister to and through the Young at Heart Seniors in spectacular ways. +For the FBC family to be amazing stewards of the bodies and talents God has given us. +For thoughtfulness, consideration, and composure in interactions with all people. +For the FBC family to more faithfully invite others into intimate loving relationship with God. April 29th and April 30th: +For God s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. +For God to heal those afflicted with illnesses. 4

5 Thank you to Cynthia Stonehouse for speaking at the March Young At Heart Lunch. The info she provided on how to avoid being scammed was invaluable. Thank you to the Young At Heart team for all of their hard work in organizing this wonderful event each month. Please make sure to join us for the April lunch. All you need to do is bring a main dish, side dish, or salad to share with approximately 25 people. Drinks and desserts are provided by FBC. Hope to see you all there and be sure to invite a friend. Next Lunch April 11:30 am You are cordially invited to attend the Women s Ministry Tea Saturday May 5th 1:00 FBC Tickets: $15 per person Tickets go on sale April The Community Center 5

6 All Stars is getting close to wrapping up their season coming up in May. It s hard to believe that we have almost completed another successful season. Even though our enrollment is lower, the kids still come ready to have fun, ready to learn, and ready to give their best each Wednesday evening. As a leader it s such a blessing to see how much the kids have grown since they first began the program in Kindergarten, and it s super exciting to see the Kinders come and have a blast for their first year. Our current enrollment consists of Sarai Ybarra, Zachary Valenzuela, Ileanna Rosales, Isaac Rosales, Isabella Rosales, and Issabella Valenzuela. Our team consists of Hollie Boyer, Ellen Boyer, Issac Valenzuela, and Samantha Guynes. This team loves the opportunity to make a positive impact for Christ in the lives of these children. The evening is filled with tons of love, fun, games, music, memorizing Scripture, building relationships, and drawing closer to God as they draw closer to each other. It s a blessing to be a witness to these young lives and seeing how they love God. Don t forget to invite your friends and family to the CHAMPs Easter Celebration on April 1st. The Sunday morning team has great plans for all of the students at both the 9:30 & 11:00 am services. Also, this summer FBC will be forgoing the typical VBS and opting for a summer filled with Amazing Wednesday evenings for kids thru Sixth Grade. The summer fun begins on June 13th and will run through August 1st. All kids are invited to join us from 6:00 pm til 8:30 Coming up on April 15th we will be pm for an evening filled with worship, a starting a new unit of The Gospel Profun event/activity, and snack. Each ject. The unit will explore The Church event is $10/participant, and children on Mission. As we head in to summer under 3 are welcome to stay with their we will be studying Paul and his specific parent s remaining with them for the mission. All of these Sunday morning evening. Be on the lookout for more lessons are filled with God s Word, muinformation and ways for our FBC famisic, activities and games, including a ly to donate towards the snacks for the memory verse. The Dugout, AA, and summer. If you have older children, AAA rooms are a great place for kids on you could drop them off for the evensunday mornings! ing and enjoy a night out! 6 4/1 CELEBRATE EASTER WITH CHAMPS 4/8 JESUS THE RISEN KING 4/15 THE HOLY SPIRIT CAME 4/22 PETER HEALED A BEGGAR 4/29 STEPHEN S ADDRESS

7 Youth Group B-SiDE Tuesday 6:30-8PM: 7th 12th Grade Small Groups Sunday 9:30AM Only Club 78 9th-12th Grade Continental Breakfast Easter Sunday April 1st {in between the services} Hosted by B-SiDE Youth April 2018 Tues., April 3rd: 6-8PM Permission Slip & $12 Bring a Friend Tues., April 10th: 6:30-8PM Bring a Friend Tues., April 17th: 6:30-8PM Below is a continuation (from last month) of an article about the importance of youth group attendance and can be found at: www. By, Mark Boyd 4. Other people seem to miss it too This excuse was as bad as but he started it. What better way to encourage others to come every week than for them to see you there each week. You can show people you care when they re not there by sending them an SMS - not to make them feel guilty but to let them know you missed them and are looking forward to encouraging them next time you re meeting. 5. I had school events that were on I didn t need to go to the school dance. I didn t need to go to band night. Events like these seem to come up all the time and because they were one offs, I felt they were important. They weren t. It seemed like I had to go but I was a lot more responsible for my priorities than I realized. I had bought a season pass to a football team and then wanted to go each Friday night. I had decided to sign up for an indoor sports team that played at different times each Friday. In reality I just viewed youth group as less important than it really was. 6. Life will get less busy once I get out of high school, I ll be regular at church then If anyone reading this is out of high school they ll know how silly I was to think this. Ask your youth group leaders if life gets any less busy after high school. Life only gets busier! So now is the best time to get into good habits for consistent attendance at youth group and getting into a habit of saying no to things and selecting a better thing over a good thing. 7. I ve got a few other Christian things on that week so I won t forget about God. The legalist in me was asking "what is the least number of times I could go to youth group and still remain a Christian?". I should have been asking," what is the most amount of times I can 7 Walking to Dairy Queen Bring $$$ Bring a Friend Tues., April 24th: 6:30-8PM Bring a Friend go?". I didn t realize that youth group wasn t for my benefit but for others. Hebrews 10:24-25 Let us consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as many are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as we see the day approaching.

8 Growth Groups are growing outside of our selves. Each Growth Group semester/session (3 times a year) will provide you with opportunities to play together, participate in a mission project together and serve FBC (*together as FBC campus greeters on a Sunday and then try something new on your own). Sign up for the Summer Session on Sunday! Play Together Ideas Have a Game Night Attend Sporting Events Eat Lunch or Dinner together FBC Events Baptism Painting Movies Game Days Go for a Walk/Hike Go to the Movies I Can Only Imagine Paul, Apostle of Christ God s Not Dead Watch a Movie at Home Visit a Museum Mission Project Ideas Hope Pantry Operation Christmas Child Thank You Baskets for the local police and fire depts. Hand out water bottles at a park or bike path on a hot day Hand out coins at the laundromat Visit & hand out cards at a Senior living home Hand out shopping bags at a grocery store Adopt a family at Christmas Serving FBC Opportunities *Greet your FBC family on a Sunday Weekend service opportunities (see Judy) Adopt the Rose Garden Hope Pantry set up Assisting our seniors and families in need with household projects Volunteer in our Children s & Youth programs (background check necessary) Pantry List The pantry is in need of your help. Here are some items that we need to have in stock at all times. Packaged Dinners Hot Cereal Fruit Rice or Dried Beans Chili Canned meats - tuna/chicken Jelly Soup-Canned or Packaged Peanut Butter Macaroni & Cheese Vegetables Spaghetti or other pasta Deodorant Disposable Razors Bar Soap Toothbrush/Toothpaste Jell - O Liquid Soap Refried Beans Shampoo/Crème Rinse Spaghetti Sauce Feminine Hygiene Products Shaving Cream HOPE Pantry April 7th 7:00 am April 21st 7:00 am YARD SALE APRIL 14TH (if it rains, date will be 4/28) 8

9 Sign up for a Summer Session Growth Group Today! 7th-12th Grade Students Sundays at 9:30AM Here at FBC Study: The Bible Epic Miniseries Led by: Deanna Freeman and Allison Wenning Start Date: May 20 General Sundays at 6:00PM Akanwo Home, Rancho Cucamonga Study: Going through the Book of Proverbs Led by: Randolph & Renetta Romero Start Date: May 1 Young at Heart Seniors Tuesdays at 11:30AM Here at FBC Study: To Be Determined Led by: Randolph Romero Jr. Start Date: May 29 General Wednesdays at 6:30PM Taylor Home, Rancho Cucamonga Study: The Way of a Worshiper Led by: Bill Williams Start Date: May 2 General Wednesdays 6:00PM Here at FBC Study: Becoming A Contagious Christian Led by: Ray & Linda Durand Start Date: May 16 General Saturdays at 7:00PM Freeman Home, Alta Loma Study: Becoming A Contagious Christian Led by: Jeff & Deanna Freeman Start Date: June 1 Women Tuesdays at 6:30PM Here at FBC Study: To Be Determined Led by: Judy Rooze Start Date: May 1 9 Young Adults Saturdays at 7:00PM Guynes Home, Fontana Study: The Way of a Worshiper Led by: Samantha Guynes and Kari Williams-Vazquez Start Date: June 23 Questions? Stop by the Growth Group/Small Group table on Sunday.

10 God never intended for his followers to live the Christian life separated from the rest of the body of Christ. The church must provide an environment where people can share the real stuff of life and find support, encouragement, honesty, openness, grace, and biblical trust. The most effective way to do this is through small groups. Principle 1: Every Christian needs a spiritual family. Principle 2: Every Christian needs a laboratory for life. Heart to Heart Women s Ministry Upcoming Events Women s Bible Study FBC Please contact Judy Rooze for more info. Women s Team Meeting April 14th 10:00 am Women s Tea - May 1:00 FBC Tickets available beginning April 8th Principle 3: Staying in your building limits your growth. Women s Conference - September 8th 9 am - 1 FBC If you or someone you know are struggling with grief, the Grief Support Ministry can offer practical, biblical tools to help you. Check out the Community Center for information gathered to assist you. If you would like assistance, please contact me at ( ). Thanks, Kathy Amie-Farmer Support & Prayer for Our Troops! Going On Now! Program will run through June. Reveal party date to be determined. ARMY SGT. WESLEY SCHUBERT - MARTHA & JIM TYREE S NEPHEW IF YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE WHO IS SERVING IN THE MILITARY IN ANY CAPACITY, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT FBC CAN KEEP THEM LIFTED IN PRAYER. THANKS! Men s Bible Study On Hiatus Contact Pastor Randolph Romero, Jr. for more info (909) randolphromerojr@fbcfamily.net 10

11 Bill & Linda Williams Abraham & Cristina Ortiz Stephen & Judy Rooze 3rd 7th 20th Diane Armbruster 1st Michael Whiting 2nd Kim Hennesay 3rd Glenn Jackson 5th Stephen Rooze 5th Tyler Rooze 6th Judi Stambaugh 6th Miguel Trigueros 7th Frank Henderson 9th Ellen Boyer 11th Susan Wallace 12th Skylar Seale 13th Linda Durand 14th Zachary Valenzuela 14th Crystal Alarcon 18th Barry Stonehouse 18th Tammy Smith 20th Bill Williams 20th Amanda Belmal 21st Sandy Belmonte 21st Robbin Hartley-Scherer 21st Tim Boyer 22nd Helen Williams 22nd Reese Henderson 23rd Eleanor Malerstein 25th Don & Linda Marie Sundstrom 20th Jim & Martha Tyree 23rd To Shane Ross on the loss of his Mom on March 1st Congratulations to Faye Moore & Family on the birth of her grandson Sterling Carter March 1st 9 lbs 8oz 21 1/2 Visit: Log on using: Username: fbcrc Password: sermons Abraham & Cristina Ortiz: 9579 Pepper St., Rancho Cucamonga / abrahamortiz588@gmail.com Cay Wenning: Dixie Snapp: dixiedoodle2@verizon.net New FBC Family Directories Are Now The Community Center 11

12 First Baptist Church of Rancho Cucamonga 7450 Archibald Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA (909) FBCRC Calendar Message Titles April 1st: SUNDAYS 4/1 - Celebrate Easter with FBC: 9:30am & 11:00 am 4/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Celebration Services: 9:30am /11:00 am 4/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Library open between Services 4/8 - Women s Tea Tickets Available for Purchase 4/29 - Blood Pressure Check After Each Service Mondays - Saturdays 4/7 & 4/21 - HOPE FBC: 7:00 am 4/14 - Women s Team Meeting: 10:00 am 4/11 - Young At Heart Senior Lunch: 11:30 am 4/15 - Class 201:Exploring My Spiritual Maturity:1:00-5:00pm 4/3, 10, 17, 24 - WM Bible Study: 6:30 pm 4/3, 10, 17, 24 - B-SiDE Youth: 6:30 pm 4/4, 11, 18, 25 - All Star Adventures April 8th: April 15th: April 22nd: April 29th: FBC Facing Failure with Unshakeable Faith Facing Death with Unshakeable Faith Facing Doubt with Unshakeable Faith Facing Illness with Unshakeable Faith For more information please The Community Center or log on to 12